In this post I will present you The Ultimate list of Free Stock Photos Sites for eLearning. If anyone of you have used one or more of the above Free Stock Photos Sites I will very much appreciate if he/she share with us his experience!

Richard Byrne: "Unless they're introduced to other options, Google Images tends to be the default image search tool for students and adults. Google Images is convenient, but it's not the best place for students to find images that are in the public domain or to images that have been labeled with a Creative Commons license."

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Richard Byrne comes through again with a detailed chart comparing sources for public domain / creative commons images. Download the pdf!

The eLearning Guild has released the 2017 eLearning Salary & Compensation Report. Based on data collected from more than 2,600 global survey respondents, the average US base salary of $83,139 is up 3.46% compared to the US national average of $80,359 that we reported in 2016. The 2017 average annual salary for non-US respondents was $63,103.

As part of his research, Mr. Hamermesh asked economists in a survey to describe the reasons they enjoy their jobs. Flexibility of scheduling was outranked only by their love of research, their love of teaching, and interacting with colleagues.

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How flexible is your teaching life? How does income relate to your teaching spirit?

Veronica Solano got her first glimpse of University of Wisconsin-Stout and Menomonie when she traveled from Paraguay with her family to graduate in December with a master’s degree in education.

Solano, 43, of Encarnacion, also completed the certificate in e-learning and online teaching in December. In July she will finish the certificate in instructional design.

“After two years of working online, I felt I needed to see the university I have learned to admire,” Solano said. “Also, for me, the whole trip was my reward for two years of hard work. I love traveling, and I wanted to experience what it was like to be a UW-Stout student on campus, even if it was for just a few days.”

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Veronica Laura Solano earned the UW-Stout Graduate Certificate in E-Learning and Online Teaching as part of her Masters program. As her elearning program advisor and practicum supervisor I got to know her well. Laura Solano is one of the finest teachers I've had the privilege to work with.

Prepare for teaching in blended or virtual online classrooms or training in e-learning settings. Become an effective online instructor. About Us: The University of Wisconsin-Stout E-Learning and Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Program specializes in highly personalized, discussion-based training.

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Summer and Fall classes open for enrollment now. Enroll now to activate your goals. `

Tuition is the same for Wisconsin residents, out-of-state and international students.

There is no registration fee and no program application.

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As an educator you already understand the importance of efficient and accurate assessment. Have you realized how powerful assessment is in the online learning environment?

Assessment has the capability to drive interactions and engagement.

Assessment can minimize plagiarism

Assessment can strengthen higher-level learning.

Assessment can streamline blended learning environments.

Learn what is needed to become an excellent online teacher and course designer while developing your electronic record keeping systems and methods for evaluating discussion postings and group projects.

“How do you keep students engaged and on task?” I am frequently asked this question when I train teachers on blended learning models. The concern implied in this question is that if I am not working directly with students that they will immediately be off task or disruptive. In actuality, classroom management has never been a big issue for me. In part, I credit my lesson design for keeping them interested, engaged, and on task. I blend a mix of online and offline work that allows students opportunities to self-pace through activities, work collaboratively with their peers, and make key decisions about how they learn.

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Catlin Tucker shares her blended classroom experience in a series of strong articles. Learn to "... mix and match media, link to online websites, and engage students in polls, collaborative brainstorms, and written responses."

According to a new report by the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the European Commission’s science and knowledge service, Blockchain will end paper based certificates, automate the award, recognition and transfer of credits, increase learner ownership and control over their own data, reduce institutional data costs and risk–but only if open standards are adopted.

According to a new report by the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the European Commission’s science and knowledge service, Blockchain will end paper based certificates, automate the award, recognition and transfer of credits, increase learner ownership and control over their own data, reduce institutional data costs and risk–but only if open standards are adopted.

Graduate certificate for professionals interested in developing focused competency in instructional design or shifting your career in a different direction.

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This course is offered as part of UW-Stout's Math Specialist Graduate Certificate. Take it stand alone for professional development credit. Or complete all courses to earn the certificate (which can be applied to our online masters degree program).

"Given class sizes, teaching loads, and a host of other academic responsibilities, many teachers feel as though multiple-choice tests are the only viable option. Their widespread use justifies a regular review of those features that make these tests an effective way to assess learning and ongoing consideration of those features that compromise how much learning they promote."

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